Site Manager

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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Crest Nicholson South Division are recruiting for a Site Manager to join their team at our Kilnwood Vale development in Horsham, West Sussex.

We take pride in delivering homes that exceed our customers’ expectations, and every member of our site team plays an essential role in making that happen. Join us and help build high-quality, premium homes and thriving communities that will become part of people’s lives for generations to come, creating a legacy you can be proud of.

As an HBF five-star builder, we’re continually investing in our premium homes and evolving our house types to meet the needs of today’s homebuyers. We’re looking for people who care about the details, take real ownership in what they do and won’t settle for ‘good enough’. People who want to help create homes defined by great design, quality craftsmanship and exceptional standards.

So if you are looking for your next challenge come somewhere you’ll feel supported, have the opportunity to grow and develop your career, and be recognised for the difference you make by leading industry bodies such as Premier Guarantee and NHBC.

The successful candidate will be reporting into the Build Manager, and will be responsible for the speedy, accurate and cost effective planning of developments sites. In this role you are expected to gain a detailed understanding of the technical site and design requirements,  identify and onboard suitable sub-contractors and ensure construction materials are resourced and stored safely and correctly on the site.

Each element of the scheme will need to adhere to strict quality standards, and you will be conducting critical checks across the scheme, ensuring setting out drawings, road positions, and each dwelling is accurately transferred from concept through to construction and completion. You will also be managing the budgets, whilst never compromising on quality and Health and Safety, immediately bringing any issues to the attention to the Build Manager.

Successful candidates will have the following skills:

• Strong Site Management experience with a main Housebuilder
• Proven experience multi-phase, mixed-use projects
• Excellent time management and able to manage multiple subcontractors on site
• Commercially and financially aware of costing and sustainability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Able to build strong working relationships
• Strong team and people management skills
• Motivated and able to engage with all levels of staff; colleagues and third parties
• Excellent communication skills
• Health and Safety focused with the ability to naturally promote a safe working environment

The Company

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.

We're passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.

At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we’re committed to supporting every part of your life — from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Private pension
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan options
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym membership discounts

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!